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    GlossaryBiopsy

    small tissue sample removed for microscopic examination

    A biopsy is a medical procedure in which a small sample of tissue is removed from the body for examination under a microscope. This is often done to diagnose diseases, including cancer, infections, and inflammatory conditions. In the context of hair and alopecia, a scalp biopsy can help determine the underlying cause of hair loss by analyzing the hair follicles and surrounding skin.

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      community How essential is scalp biopsy when dealing with hair loss?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user experienced hair loss despite using Fin and Min for 12 years and switched to Dutasteride, RU58841, and Keto scalp serum, but shedding and itch persist. They are considering increasing Dutasteride to 2.5mg and questioning the necessity of a scalp biopsy, with mixed opinions on its usefulness.

      community My scalp punch biopsy results🤔?

      in Female  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      Female using Rogaine foam for hair loss had scalp punch biopsy, diagnosed with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA). Doctor recommended starting Spironolactone 50mg.

      community AGA responded to steroid shots? Biopsy wrong? Please help!

      in Female  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      A woman with AGA is using spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, oral minoxidil, bicalutamide, and anti-androgenic birth control but still experiences worsening hair loss. Steroid shots temporarily stop her hair shedding, leading her to question her biopsy results.

      community 22F. Should I even bother getting a biopsy? Is there any point?

       8 upvotes 8 years ago
      A woman who has been experiencing hair loss for several years, and her question of whether there is any benefit to getting a biopsy to check if it's AGA or diffuse alopecia areata when no cure or very effective treatment exists. Treatments such as spironolactone and Minoxidil/finasteride/RU58841 have previously been discussed.

      community My skin is always dry and flakes like chalk (25)

      in Transgender  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user underwent a biopsy two years ago and was diagnosed with keratosis pilaris, leading to hair issues. They tried treatments including Minoxidil, betamethasone, lymecycline, topical Accutane, and dutasteride, as well as diet changes, without improvement in hair thickness or skin dryness.